underlayment
- noun
- /ˌʌndərˈleɪmənt/
- Specialized
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bajo piso
- We had an aging roof that was starting to lose shingles and was missing proper underlayment and ice/water shield.
- floor underlayment
- foam underlayment
Examples
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To improve comfort and reduce noise, professionals recommend installing a foam underlayment beneath the laminate flooring.
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Such rugs and carpet, along with the cushion or underlayment, should be removed.
Academic text (1994) -
What Obama says about change and the American dream could be an underlayment for socialism and communism.
Blog text (7) -
Bauman notes that two of the most promising uses for Vistamer may be with polyurethane foam as carpet underlayment and in spreadable coatings and paints.
Academic text (1997) -
The contractor explained that a water-resistant underlayment is essential for preventing damage in areas prone to moisture.
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Before laying the tiles, make sure to place a high-quality underlayment for better insulation and support.
Synonyms
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4.6
A thin layer placed under a carpet or floor to make it softer and warmer
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A thin material put under a rug to stop it sliding, protect the floor, and make it softer
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A padded layer placed under something to protect it
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5.1
A thin part under another surface, for example under paint or soil
A material placed under something else to protect or support it
A layer of material under a carpet that makes it softer, warmer, and quieter
A thick padding that sits under a carpet to make the floor softer and warmer
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Etymology
Underlayment comes from under- meaning 'below', lay meaning 'to place', and the ending -ment that makes it a 'thing'. So an underlayment is literally something 'placed below' the floor, a layer that supports the floor and helps keep it warm and quiet.